Pediatric Knee Arthroscopy: The Basics of Pediatric Knee Arthroscopy from a Collection of Pediatric Sports Medicine Experts

• Main Authors: Julia Kirby MBBS, MSpMed (Author), Benjamin Johnson MPAS, PA-C (Author), Matt Millewski MD (Author), Kevin Shea MD (Author), Jennifer Beck MD (Author), Philip L. Wilson MD (Author), Matthew Schmitz MD (Author), Todd Milbrandt MD (Author), Eric Edmonds MD (Author), Lee Pace MD (Author), Curt Vandenberg (Author), Marc Tompkins MD (Author), James Gamble MD (Author), Yi-Meng Yen MD (Author), Ted Ganley MD (Author), Henry B. Ellis MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Background/Objective: To share technical pearls of a basic knee arthroscopy in a pediatric patient by presenting tips and tricks used by experienced pediatric arthroscopists. Indications: Knee arthroscopy is a common procedure performed by most orthopedic surgeons. However, technical considerations and equipment should be considered before performing this procedure in a pediatric patient. This video provides information on indications, equipment, and patient positioning, as well as outlining a systematic approach to diagnostic arthroscopy and pertinent pediatric anatomy. Discussion/Conclusion: This video provides an excellent overview as well as specific pathology-dependent considerations for the inexperienced orthopedic surgeon, or the orthopedic surgeon who rarely performs knee arthroscopy. Patient Consent Disclosure Statement: The author(s) attests that consent has been obtained from any patient(s) appearing in this publication. If the individual may be identifiable, the author(s) has included a statement of release or other written form of approval from the patient(s) with this submission for publication.

Item Description

2635-0254
10.1177/26350254231168160